Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

About this Career Path

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

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Environment

Service technicians usually work indoors in noisy repair shops. They often lift heavy parts and tools, handle greasy and dirty equipment, and stand or lie in uncomfortable positions. Most service technicians work full time, and many work evenings and weekends.

Salary Breakdown

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

$57,000

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$36,250

ENTRY LEVEL

$55,350

MID LEVEL

$81,000

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

2,961

Current Available Jobs

169,900

Projected job openings through 2030

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Top Expected Tasks

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

K

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

S

SKILL

Repairing

S

SKILL

Troubleshooting

S

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

S

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

S

SKILL

Operation and Control

A

ABILITY

Control Precision

A

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

A

ABILITY

Extent Flexibility

A

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

A

ABILITY

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